The CM of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani has initiated Manav Garima Yojana with a mission to uplift financial condition and status of SCs, STs, OBC, and other economically and socially backward classes residing in different parts of Gujarat. A notable chunk of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in Gujarat are living a life without any scope for growth and advancement in life. Thus, the initiative Gujarat government has taken by launching Manav Garima Yojana has pulled the attention of one and all as it holds immense possibilities for economically disadvantaged groups.
Poverty has transported the scheduled caste people into the land of devastation. The economic condition of such people is not hidden from anyone. The basic purpose behind bringing Manav Garima scheme into existence is to lend the helping hand to those who are battling to get rid of the shackles of poverty and belong to the category of scheduled castes. Under this scheme, individuals would get promoted so that they can get jobs and generate earnings as well. In order to support socially backward classes, the Gujarat government is planning to grant equipment and required tools to help them run their respective businesses. Through Manav Garima Yojana, such tools and equipment will reach the hands of carpenters, people engrossed in planting, and vegetable sellers as well.
Significant Features of the Scheme
- The prime focus of this scheme is on lending wholehearted support to the scheduled class citizens and upgrading their economic condition and way of living.
- On annual family income limit of 47,000/- in rural areas and on the limit of 60,000/- in urban regions.
- The government would give consent to the financial assistance of 4,000/- rupees to the one for purchasing equipment.
Key Objectives of Manav Garima Yojana 2021
Manav Garima Yojana, launched by Gujarat government, is all about providing financial assistance to SC/ST folks struggling to live a better and blissful life. The Tribal people demand refined tools and equipment for seeking traditional and other occupations in a better way. In case this scheme gets implemented successfully, the rate of unemployment in the state will move downstairs. The scheme endeavours to take the SC/ST people into the realm of hope, happiness, and all the privileges of life.
The poor class people have suffered major blows during Coronavirus lockdown. Many people have been thrown out of their established jobs while many people shut down their businesses as they were incurring huge losses during the rough phase of Covid-19. Thus, this scheme came into light as a blessing in disguise for SC/ST people as it revolves around increasing employment opportunities along with opening the doors of entrepreneurship for people of Gujarat. After the implementation of this scheme, there is a reduction in the rate of unemployment.
Eligibility Criteria
While applying for this advancement-based scheme, the applicant should follow the eligibility criteria mentioned below-
- The applicant should be a permanent citizen of Gujarat state.
- The applicant must be in the league of below the poverty line(BPL) category
- Only scheduled class (SC) students are eligible to take advantage of this scheme.
- The annual family income of the applicants applying for this scheme should be under-
- Rs. 47,000/- for rural
- Rs. 60,000/- for urban
Mandatory Documents
The following are the mandatory documents that must be arranged before applying for the Manav Garima Yojana-
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Details
- BPL Certificate
- College ID Proof
- Bank Passbook
- Residential Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Voter ID Card
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- SC Caste Certificate
Apply Online for Manav Garima Yojana
The stepwise guide concerning the procedure to apply online for Gujarat Manav Garima Scheme is mentioned below-
Step 1- Move to the official website of Social Justice & Empowerment Department –
Step 2- The homepage will appear on the screen. You can click on the option “register yourself” button.
Step 3- In the third step, the Registration Form Page will appear on the screen.
Step 4- Here, you have to enter the required information (Exhibit all the details like name, gender, Aadhaar card, birth date, number email id, password, mobile number, captcha code, etc.
Step 5- Now, click on the register button for the user application registration.
Step 6- After that, you need to move back to the homepage and just click on log in & update profile.
Step 7- After that, you must enter your username, password along with captcha code and hit on the login button.
Step 8- Now, you must update your profile details.
Step 9- Select the Manav Garima Yojana scheme.
Step 10- Eventually, you must submit your application form.
Apply Offline for Gujarat Manav Garima Scheme
The stepwise guide concerning the procedure to apply offline for this scheme is mentioned below-
Step 1- Visit the official website of the Gujarat state government or the website of Tribal Association of Gujarat –
Step 2- After reaching the homepage, you can click on the option known as Manav Garima Yojana.
Step 3- Click on the link given below and go ahead for downloading the application form directly.
application-form-Manav-Garima-YojanaStep 4- Now, fill the application form.
Step 5- After providing all the asked information in the form, please recheck the application form and then move ahead for attaching the significant documents.
Step 6- After that, you must submit the application form to the concerned authorities.
Step 7- Once the application gets verified, the concerned authorities will be making the money transfer via direct benefit transfer method.
How to Check Application Status?
- Firstly, you must visit the Social Justice and Empowerment Department official website.
- The home page will emerge out in front of you. You have to click on the application status on the home page.
- A new page will come out, where you will be asked to enter your application date and application number.
- Now, you have to click on view status.
- Your computer screen would exhibit the application status.
What are the Benefits of Gujarat Manav Garima Yojana Scheme 2021?
The benefits of Gujarat Manav Garima Yojana are exhibited below-
- It would enable the folks that belong to the scheduled caste category to rise and shine with their own businesses amidst the unfavorable circumstances.
- Under Manav Garima Scheme, financial assistance or apparatuses are furnished to the beneficiaries
- Under this entrepreneurial growth and employment supportive plan, monetary help of Rs. 4000 will be provided for buying the equipment, without obtaining bank loan or any credit support.
- In order to assist the beneficiaries in commencing their local businesses in a smooth manner, several tools along with the equipment will be delivered to the beneficiaries.
Summing Up
Manav Garima Yojana, a brainchild initiative by Chief Minister of Gujarat, i.e. Shri Vijay Rupani is all about uplifting the less privileged people and enhancing the lives of people who belong to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes so that they can focus on self-employment or commence their cottage business.
Upgrading the financial status of poverty-stricken SCs and STs Families is the Gujarat government’s primary intent via this scheme. Aatmnirbhar Sena is here to walk in hand with the Gujarat government, and we are all set to increase the awareness of Manav Garima Yojana Scheme among the masses.
